Governor certifies the State will maintain its effort with regard to State funding for the types of projects that are funded by the appropriation.

Section 1511 - Accountability and Transparency

Governor certifies the infrastructure investment has received the full review and vetting and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.

Section 1607 - Jobs and Economic Growth

The Governor certifies that the State will request and use funds provided by the Act and the funds will be used to create jobs and promote economic growth.

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Reports

GAO's conducts bimonthly reviews focusing on 16 states and the District of Columbia, which contain about 65 percent of the U.S. population and are estimated to receive about two-thirds of the intergovernmental federal assistance available through the Recovery Act. Colorado has been selected as on of the GAO states. To find out more about GAO and the Recovery Act visit their website.

State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Waiver Request for Maintenance of Effort- September 29, 2009

As part of the requirements to accept and use SFSF awards, states must
maintain fiscal year 2006 spending levels in 2009, 2010, and 2011 for
both K-12 and public institutions of higher education, or apply for a
waiver. After the Governor submitted the original SFSF application,
Colorado's revenues decreased significantly more than was expected and
the state must submit a request for the MOE waiver due to unexpected
education budget cuts.